ASTM C1339-02
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Flowability and Bearing Area of Chemical-Resistant Polymer Machinery Grouts
Standard Test Method for Flowability and Bearing Area of Chemical-Resistant Polymer Machinery Grouts
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1.1 This test method covers the measure of flowability of chemical-resistant polymer machinery grouts as evaluated in a 2-in. (5-cm) or 1-in. (2.5-cm) pour thickness. The test method provides for the assessment of upper surface plate contact area (bearing area). These grouts will typically be two- or three-component formulations that may be used for installations where grout thickness will range from 1 to 6 in. (2.5 to 15 cm) underneath the base or plates being grouted.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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Designation:C1339–02
Standard Test Method for
Flowability and Bearing Area of Chemical-Resistant Polymer
Machinery Grouts
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1339; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope contact the end plate and to establish full length contact with
the top cover plate are recorded and used as indices of
1.1 This test method covers the measure of flowability of
flowability.
chemical-resistant polymer machinery grouts as evaluated in a
4.3 After the grout hardens, the mold and top plate are
2-in. (5-cm) or 1-in. (2.5-cm) pour thickness. The test method
removed.Thetopsurfaceofthegroutiswirebrushedtoexpose
provides for the assessment of upper surface plate contact area
any surface air bubbles or voids, and a visual estimate is made
(bearing area). These grouts will typically be two- or three-
of the percentage of grout top surface area that is in contact
component formulations that may be used for installations
with the plate. Visual guides are provided for comparative
where grout thickness will range from 1 to 6 in. (2.5 to 15 cm)
purposes (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
underneath the base or plates being grouted.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Chemical-resistant polymer machinery grouts are used
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
to provide precision support for machinery or equipment.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.2 The machinery or equipment or support bases or plates,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
or combination thereof, are positioned to the precise elevation
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
and location required. The bases or plates are typically placed
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
on prepared foundations and supported on temporary shims or
tion only.
support bolts (jack screws). Forms are installed to contain the
2. Referenced Documents flowable grout. The grout is poured around the perimeter in
such a manner as to allow the grout to flow around and under
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the equipment base or plates. The grout subsequently hardens
C 904 Terminology Relating to Chemical-Resistant Non-
2 to provide a strong rigid support layer capable of withstanding
metallic Materials
the stresses transferred by the equipment to the foundation.
3. Terminology 5.3 In addition to the required physical properties of the
grout, the flow and bearing area achieved are important
3.1 Definitions—For definition of terms used in this test
considerations for effective grout installation. The two charac-
method, see Terminology C 904.
teristics measured by this test method are flow and bearing
4. Summary of Test Method
area.
5.4 The flow test simulates typical application conditions
4.1 Polymer machinery grout of a flowable consistency is
for a flowable polymer machinery grout. It may be used to
pouredintoahopperatoneendofashallowplastictroughwith
evaluate the suitability of a particular grout for a specific
a clear plastic cover plate.
application, to compare the flowability and bearing area of two
4.2 A movable gate is raised, allowing the grout to flow
or more grouts, or to evaluate the effects of formulation
from the hopper into the trough. The times for the grout to first
changes, temperature, mixing techniques, or other factors on
flowability.
5.5 The estimated amount of upper grout surface contact in
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C03 on
Chemical-Resistant Nonmetallic Materialsand is the direct responsibility of Sub-
percent can be used to compare two or more grouts or show the
committee C03.01on Test Methods.
effects of temperature, formulation changes, or other factors on
Current edition approved April 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
bearing area. Because of the limited accuracy in estimating the
published as C 1339 – 96. Last previous edition C 1339 – 96a.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05. percent of contact, a limited set of results is suggested (see
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C1339
FIG. 2 Grout Top Surface
FIG. 1 Grout Top Surface
9.9.1). Visual guides are provided for comparative purposes
does not adhere. The top cover plate shall not be waxed since
(see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
the wax may have an adverse effect on the bearing area.
6. Apparatus
7.2 Assemble the box as follows:
7.2.1 Place the bottom plate on a flat work surface with the
6.1 Flow Box, a plastic flow box as shown in Fig. 3 with
grooves facing upward.
demountable sides and ends and a sliding gate, having a
7.2.2 Insert the left and right side plates of the box into the
transparent cover plate of rigid polycarbonate plastic.
bottom plate with the grooved sides facing inward.
6.2 Stopwatch, of normal commercial accuracy, readable to
7.2.3 Slide the back plate down between the slanted grooves
at least 1 s.
of the left and right side plates at the headbox end such that it
6.3 Thermometer or Thermocouple, suitable for insertion
enters the cross groove in the bottom plate.
into the grout while still plastic.
7.2.4 Slide the gate plate into the vertical grooves in the
6.4 Mixer, a commercial mixing device that is able to rotate
front of the headbox such that it rests directly on the bottom
a 5-gal metal or plastic pail with a stationary mixing blade to
plate.
stir the grout mix. Typical operating speed is 30 to 100 rpm
7.2.5 Slide the cover plate in horizontally in the 2-in. (or
(see Fig. 4).
1-in.) high slots in the side plates from the flow end of the box
7. Preparation of Apparatus
until it contacts the gate plate firmly.
7.1 Prewax all the component parts of the flow box with 7.2.6 Slide the front plate down along the gate plate on the
paste wax and buff before assembly to ensure that the grout outside of the headbox unt
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